Wittenberg's English program fosters strong readers and writers through preparation in analysis, research, critical thinking and writing for diverse careers.
Believing that active, engaged learning enriches a love of reading and writing, Wittenberg鈥檚 Department of English fosters strong readers and writers who consistently push themselves to pursue truth and seek meaning with integrity, compassion and creativity through critical and creative thinking, analysis, research, and intensive writing opportunities.
Students whose interests vary from literature to creative writing or journalism and publishing find the flexibility to choose courses, internships and study abroad programs that match their personal interests and academic and professional goals.
Through close interaction with faculty and numerous engagement opportunities including the student-run newspaper, The Torch; campus journals such as Spectrum and the Wittenberg Review of Literature and Art; The List; and the Student Advisory Group to the English Department, students studying English develop essential literacy, analysis, and communication skills for any career.
Students in the department graduate prepared for pre-professional programs such as the Denver Publishing Institute and have gone on to careers in public relations, teaching, journalism, business and finance as well as writing 鈥 from screenwriting and fashion writing to editing and publishing works of various genres.
English in the News:
- Lauren Swanson '15: Successful Editor Proves Power of Wittenberg Education in Journalism Field (published December 21, 2021)
- Fulbright Award-Winner: Recent graduate Reese Harper 鈥20 To Teach in Taiwan (published June 25, 2020)
- Lauren Schmidt Hissrich '00: Wittenberg Grad and Ohio Native Continues to Find Success in Hollywood (published January 27, 2020)
- Inspiring Global Change: Wittenberg Student and ELCA Scholar from Liberia Leads Global Change (published October 30, 2019)
- Making the Most of Her College Experience: 麻豆传媒团队 Writer/Tutor Excels in Field and On Campus (published October 24, 2018)
- Between the Blocks: Wittenberg Professor's New Book Examines Comics as They Relate to Empathy (published March 21, 2018)
- Thought-Leader: 麻豆传媒团队 English Professor Elected to ADE Executive Committee (published March 15, 2018)
- Pursuing Her Passion: Lisa Clark O鈥橬eill 鈥93 Finds Success in Romance Writing (published November 16, 2017)
- Nationally Endorsed for Writing Excellence: 麻豆传媒团队鈥檚 Writing Center Earns Certification from CRLA (published October 10, 2017)
- Creating Writers for Life: Connecting Writers and Readers (published February 1, 2017)
- Passing on a Love of Poetry: A Q & A with Professor Emeritus Conrad Balliet (published November 21, 2016)
- Creative Excellence: Alumni and Faculty Earn Ohio Arts Council Awards (published June 24, 2016)